Pepper is the first cultivated commodity in Aceh. This pepper was originally  introduced by merchants from Malabar, India in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Pepper was then cultivated by the Acehnese and became the first commodity in the Kingdom of Aceh Darussalam. This commodity is one of reasons that cause Portuguese want to colonize Aceh. After Malacca fell into Portuguese hand, Portuguese successfully send pepper to Lisbon via Cape Town in South Africa. Aceh managed to send spices to Jeddah, via the Mediterranean Sea as well as to Europe, between 40 thousand to 50 thousand quintals per year. Acehnese traders were even able to supply pepper to various countries in Europe. Pepper is a traditional commodity that has been known since a long time and cultivated in Indonesia. Pepper is a fruit cultivated from a plant called Pepper nigra in Latin. Pepper fruit is small round, and about 1-2 millimeters in diameter. Pepper fruit has a spicy, warm, and slightly bitter taste. As seasoning, pepper fruit is processed as white pepper and black pepper product. White pepper as powder is commonly used in vegetable soups, stir-fried vegetables, steak sauces, and stews. While black pepper granules are mostly mixed in dishes such as meat with black pepper sauce. Pepper tree is flowering vine. The vine grows up when it find a pole. If in contrary, this plant will grow creeping on the ground. The stems are small. Its length can reach 15 meters. Pepper reproduces by seeds. However, most farmers prefer to grow pepper with stem cutting. Pepper can be harvested after 3 years. The suitable condition for harvesting is when the pepper stalk turns into slightly yellow. Meanwhile, some fruits which are already yellow or color means it is ripe. The North Aceh District Government, Aceh, in 2015 developed 40 hectares of pepper managed by community groups in 27 sub-districts. This is become one way to restore the glory of pepper in Aceh. Specifications: Item Value Variety: Product Type: Drying Process: Style: Processing Type: Shape: Color: Place of Origin: Shelf Life: Colour: Taste: Grade: Moisture: White pepper Single Herbs & Spices Sun Dry Dried Raw Granule Black Indonesia 2 Years White Natural Spicy Food Grade 14% Max Supply Ability: 200 Metric Tons / Month Minimum Order Quantity: 1 Tons Payment Terms: T/T & L/C Port: Port of Belawan (IDBLW)